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City of Hampton

Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney

Hampton, VA · On-site +1

$60K - $175K/yr

The City of Hampton is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney to join our leadership team. In this vital role, you will supervise a team of prosecutors, oversee ...

Campbell County

$75 - $90/hr

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney - Campbell County Full Time Job Rustburg, VA, US Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually ASSISTANT COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY OFFICE OF THE COMMONWEALTHS ...

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Henry County / Henry County PSA

VA

$80K - $81K/yr

Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Starting Salary: $80,705 to $81,905 Are you a newly licensed Virginia attorney with a passion for justice ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for commonwealth attorney in the United States is $108,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Commonwealth Attorney is a public official responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the state or commonwealth in certain jurisdictions, such as Kentucky, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. They lead criminal prosecutions, represent the government in court, and ensure justice is served in their locality. Commonwealth Attorneys are typically elected and oversee a team of assistant prosecutors, working closely with law enforcement and victims. Their main goal is to uphold the law and protect public safety by fairly prosecuting those accused of crimes.

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Commonwealth Attorneys often manage a high volume of cases, which requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. Balancing court appearances, legal research, and preparation for trials can be demanding, especially when handling complex or high-profile cases. Additionally, collaborating with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses adds to the challenge of ensuring each case receives appropriate attention. Successful Commonwealth Attorneys develop efficient processes and rely on support from their legal teams to handle these demands while upholding justice and ethical standards.

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To thrive as a Commonwealth Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, a license to practice law, and a strong background in criminal law and courtroom litigation. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management software, and evidence presentation tools is typically required. Exceptional public speaking, analytical thinking, and ethical judgment are crucial soft skills for success in this role. These skills and qualities are essential for effectively prosecuting cases, upholding justice, and serving the public interest.
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Infographic showing various Commonwealth Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,160 per year, or $52 per hour.

Commonwealth Attorney's Office - Assistant Commonwealth Attorney

Carrollcountyva

Virginia, MN • On-site

$69 - $93/hr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

  • Commonwealth Attorney's Office - Assistant Commonwealth Attorney
Commonwealth Attorney's Office - Assistant Commonwealth Attorney

Salary/Salary Range: $80,705 annually

Description

The Carroll County Commonwealth Attorney's Office includes the elected Commonwealth Attorney, his Chief Deputy, 2 Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys, and 2 Administrative Assistants. Recent state funding has allowed the hiring of up to 2 additional Assistant Commonwealth Attorneys and a Secretary. While each person has their respective primary responsibilities, the office is highly interactive, with the entire staff working together to address major cases. The Victim-Witness Coordinator's Office is located within the same suite to integrate all aspects of the prosecution team. We work hard, but we also enjoy sharing our time together.

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult and complex professional work prosecuting cases for the Commonwealth Attorney's Office under policies established by the Elected Commonwealth Attorney, administratively managing the resources to fulfill goals and directives of the Commonwealth Attorney.

  • Prosecuting cases primarily at the General District Court and also the Circuit Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court levels.
  • Any other tasks or assignments as assigned by the Commonwealth's Attorney.
  • Work will also involve the overall practice of prosecuting cases at all levels of Courts in Virginia.
Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions
  • Provides professional direction, evaluation, and advice to police agencies with regard to their administration.
  • Attends meetings and provides staff advice to the Commonwealth Attorney; attends a variety of meetings outside of normal work hours.
  • Provides public addresses to professional and community groups.
  • Exercises independent decision making on issues related to prosecution of crimes within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth Attorney's Office.
  • Must be able to try cases at all Court levels in the Commonwealth. Case load will include a large majority of General District Court cases, with cases in Circuit Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court as well.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of the organization, function and methods of operation of the Carroll County Commonwealth Attorney's Office; thorough knowledge of the Code of Virginia, other general statutes, ordinances, and other legislation affecting the role of prosecution of crimes.
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree and Law Degree.
  • Possess a current Virginia Bar License and must not have any disciplinary actions by the Virginia State Bar within the past 3 years.
Preferred
  • 3+ years experience as a prosecutor or similar experience in the practice of law.
Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements
  • Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Valid Virginia State Bar license.

Salary/Salary Range: $80,705 annually

Contact

Contact: Jennifer Spangler, Administrative Assistant - 276-730-3090

605-11 Pine Street Hillsville, VA 24343

Jennifer.spangler@carrollcountyva.gov

Deadline for Applying : Open until filled

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